The overall look and feel of a website depends hugely on its content and template. On eDirectory, a site template is a visual design or style for the directory front. It is very important that the Site Manager selects the one which will suit best to the site’s main function because this will help him/her communicate to the Members and site visitors more effectively.
Arca Solutions, the maker of eDirectory is continuously developing a variety of templates which the site owners can select from. It also offers template customization service to help the site owners achieve their desired website look. (If you want to avail the service, contact us here)
eDirectory application is supporting six templates, namely:
In eDirectory version 7.3.00, a new site template (or theme) named “Financial” is added to the list of site templates which the Site Manager can select from. This template is particularly designed to Clients whose business revolves around investments, banking, credit, and money management (image shown here).
In eDirectory version 7.4.00, eight more site templates (or theme) are added to the list. These are Magazine, Beauty, Hotel, City Guide, Buyer’s Guide, Dentist, Environment, and Lawyer templates.
The templates vary mainly in the positioning of blocks on the body area.
The block containing the login panel on the eDirectory Default template appears on the right corner of the site, while in the Real Estate template, it appears on the left.
To change the current template of your directory site, do the following:
- In the top navigation panel, click on Settings > Themes. After doing this, a form will appear like the one shown below:
- Select a template from the choices available in the dropdown list.
- Click on the Submit button.